This piece of literature was given to me by a coworker and friend right around the time I decided to change my life - whatever that even meant. Many of you have asked about the blog, where it went, what I’m doing, etc. and you probably got a long-winded gibberish answer because in short, I didn’t know lol, and that’s okay! I had no set plan, no real direction, just ideas and an overwhelming longing for change. I needed something new, something different and I was ready to take the leap to figure out what exactly that was. Don’t get me wrong, I’m still trying to figure it out as I write this to you - but I am so much closer than I was before. Quitting my job, selling my house and leaving Atlanta was one of the scariest things I’ve done in a long time, maybe ever. I gave up everything I worked so hard for over so many years after all of the blood, sweat and tears (literally)! I gave up my safety net, my bubble and took A GIANT LEAP OF FAITH...into a big giant pile of confusion and emotion (plot twist). I can’t lie...I ran full speed ahead off of the cliff but it was a slow-motion free fall into the pile with a few amazing trips that softened the landing.

This transition has been extremely challenging but it’s also been very rewarding. I’ve had the rare opportunity to stop and just...be. That’s it. Just be. Just “being” sounds boring, right? It’s not. For someone like me, it’s actually pretty damn hard. I have no problem relaxing after a hard day, or taking a fun vacation, but being completely still? No distractions, nothing. That’s hard! No plan? Crazy for me. Taking one day at a time I learned to reconnect with myself, my mind, and so many thoughts I’d pushed away because I was “too busy”. Each day got a little easier with prayer, meditation and the love and support of family and friends. I’m not sure I would’ve been able to do any of this without them listening to me for hours on end and continuing to encourage me. I’ve had time to reconnect with loved ones in ways I haven’t in years and to me, it was all worth it just for that. Time is so precious. As time passes, it’s so important to me to strengthen the connection with not only loved ones but also myself. For me, I’ve learned this means prioritizing myself, family and time to see the world.

Human-connection. Self-care. Balance.™

I wish these things for you and hope 726SQFT can provide you the encouragement, tools and inspiration to help you get there.